How To Fix 88535 - Base quantity cannot exceed &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 535

• Message text: Base quantity cannot exceed &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88535 - Base quantity cannot exceed & ?

  The SAP error message 88535, "Base quantity cannot exceed &," typically occurs in the context of inventory management, production planning, or material management when the system detects that the base quantity specified in a transaction exceeds the allowed limit. This limit is often defined by the system configuration or the specific business rules set for the material or process in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limits: The base quantity may be restricted by configuration settings in the material master or related settings in the system.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have specific settings that limit the maximum allowable base quantity.
  Transaction Errors: The user may have inadvertently entered an incorrect quantity that exceeds the defined limits.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, there may be restrictions based on batch characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Review the material master record for the specific material to see if there are any defined limits on the base quantity.